IN HAIRDRESSING
(Apprenticeship)
SHB30416
There is no qualification prerequisite
Apprenticeship is typically
24-36 months
28 Units
(21 Core and 7 Elective)
Participant Eligibility Criteria apply to South Australian Government subsidised training. Eligibility, course availability and funding conditions must be confirmed before enrolment.
This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
You will learn how to:
cut, colour, chemically reform and style your client's hair.
You will also learn about client communication and service which includes discussing the needs of your client and styling according to their requirements.
Education Pathways
SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
All applicants are required to complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) (also referred to as the Upfront Assessment of Need), a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLND) assessment, and a Enrolment Form.
This process assesses the applicant's suitability for the course, identifies any support needs, considers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer opportunities, and ensures the qualification is the most appropriate training pathway.
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28 units must be completed:
21 core units
7 electives
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Hawthorn, Canberra (work place based)
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Please note:
Published tuition fees may vary depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
There are no qualification prerequisite for this course
The course duration is typically 24-36 months (Excluding Holidays)
Students completing all assessment requirements will be awarded SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
Students completing assessment requirements for part of SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing, will be awarded a statement of attainment indicating which modules or units of competency they have completed. Awards will not be made to students who have not met all their financial commitments to Fran Capelli Academy.
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Assessment Overview
This is a competency-based program, where assessment is conducted continuously throughout the course. Students are assessed until they either demonstrate competency in the required tasks or any identified learning gaps are addressed through further training.
Students are required to complete the written components of their assessments in their own time and submit them to their trainer by the specified due dates.
Assessment Requirements
Assessment requirements for each unit are clearly outlined on the front cover sheet. A range of assessment methods is used to evaluate student competency, including:
Written Questions
Direct Observation
Portfolio Development
Trainers and Assessors evaluate students by reviewing submitted written work and observing their performance in practical tasks.
The Trainer will clearly explain all assessment requirements, including how students will be assessed and what is expected for successful completion.
Assessment Methods
The following assessment methods are used across various units.
Please refer to the Delivery Sequence and Methods section of the Training & Assessment Strategy for unit-specific details:
🔹 Written Assessment
This includes written tests and questionnaires. Assessors will consider individual student needs and may provide reasonable adjustments where required to support fair assessment.
🔹 Direct Observation
Students are assessed in a simulated salon environment through practical tasks. These activities replicate real workplace conditions and may involve providing services to paying clients. Practical skills are observed for each unit of competency.
🔹 Portfolio
Students are required to compile a portfolio that may include research from online sources, hair magazines, brochures, retail and salon products, as well as completed pre-service analysis forms and other relevant documentation.
| Course Code | Course Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services | Core |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair | Core |
| SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments | Core |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones | Core |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments | Core |
| SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut structures | Core |
| SHBHCUT002 | Create one length or solid haircut structures | Core |
| SHBHCUT003 | Create graduated haircut structures | Core |
| SHBHCUT004 | Create layered haircut structures | Core |
| SHBHCUT005 | Cut hair using over-comb techniques | Core |
| SHBHDES003 | Create finished hair designs | Core |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools equipment and work areas | Core |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base | Core |
| SHBHREF002 | Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments | Core |
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | Core |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | Core |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | Core |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | Core |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team | Core |
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene health and work practices | Core |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures | Elective |
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic mens haircut structures | Elective |
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up styles | Elective |
| SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | Elective |
| SHBHCUT012 | Shave heads and faces | Elective |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | Elective |
| SHBHCCS001 | Plan hair services for special events | Elective |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair | Elective |
| SHBHDES005 | Select and apply hair extensions | Elective |
| SHBHIND002 | Research and use hairdressing industry information | Elective |
| SHBHIND004 | Participate in session styling teams | Elective |
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments | Elective |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments | Elective |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services | Elective |
| SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock | Elective |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays | Elective |
*Please Note that learners must have completed the following unit prior to being assessed in SHBHCUT002, SHBHCUT003, SHBHCUT004, SHBHCUT005:
1. SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures
*Please Note that learners must have completed the following Three units prior to being assessed in SHBHCUT006 - Create combined haircut structures:
2. SHBHCUT002 - Create one length or solid haircut structures.
3. SHBHCUT003 - Create graduated haircut structures
4. SHBHCUT004 - Create layered haircut structures
*Please Note that learners must have completed the following Four units prior to being assessed in SHBHCUT007 - Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures:
5. SHBHCUT002 - Create one length or solid haircut structures.
6. SHBHCUT003 - Create graduated haircut structures.
7. SHBHCUT004 - Create layered haircut structures.
8. SHBHCUT005 - Cut hair using over-comb techniques
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing is delivered as face to face delivery in a classroom and in real salon.
Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Assessment method includes Written Questions and Answers, Practical Observations and Portfolios.
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